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Tohoku Electric Power Company (TSE:9506) is back on investors’ radar after reporting year-on-year declines in nine month sales and profits, while modestly strengthening its balance sheet and lifting the annual dividend. See our latest analysis for Tohoku Electric Power Company. The latest results and governance changes come after a mixed price run, with a 90 day share price return of 2.95% and a year to date share price decline of 5.94%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 75.94%...

Advantest Corporation reported past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥800,537 million and net income to ¥248,526 million, and it raised full-year guidance while its board considered cancelling treasury shares on January 28, 2026. The combination of record AI-driven tester demand, higher profit outlook, segment restructuring, and a major planned treasury share cancellation marks a meaningful shift in how Advantest is positioning itself for semiconductor test...

Capcom Co., Ltd. recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥115,315 million and net income reaching ¥38,885 million, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations increased to ¥92.96. The simultaneous expansion in sales and earnings per share highlights how efficiently Capcom converted its higher revenue base into stronger profitability over the period. With this earnings-driven profitability improvement as a backdrop, we’ll now...

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) is back in focus after nine month earnings to December 2025 showed steady profit, followed by an increase in full year revenue and earnings guidance and a fresh product launch. See our latest analysis for Takeda Pharmaceutical. The stronger nine month profit, raised full year guidance and GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC launch appear to have fed into renewed interest in the shares. A 27.17% 90 day share price return and a 35.41% 1 year total shareholder return suggest...

Yamaha (TSE:7951) has been drawing attention after a period in which the shares show mixed returns, with gains over the past year but weaker performance over the past 3 years and 5 years. See our latest analysis for Yamaha. With the share price at ¥1,135.5 and a 90 day share price return of 14.41%, Yamaha’s momentum over the last quarter contrasts with its weaker 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns. If Yamaha has you looking at the broader music and audio space, it can also be a good...

Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc. has announced a semi-annual dividend of ¥1,708.00 per share, payable on August 17, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of May 28, 2026 and a record date of May 31, 2026, reflecting a reduction from its previous payout level. This dividend decrease is especially important for income-focused investors in REITs, for whom shifts in distribution policy can signal changing cash flow priorities. With this dividend reduction as a focal point, we will examine how the...

ROHM recently launched its BD9xxN5 Series LDO regulator ICs with 500mA output and its RS7P200BM 100V power MOSFET, expanding solutions for automotive, industrial, communication, and AI server power systems. By combining ultra-stable Nano Cap (TM) control technology with compact, high-SOA MOSFETs, ROHM is targeting space-saving, energy-efficient power management in increasingly dense electronics and 48V AI server architectures. Next, we will examine how ROHM’s focus on ultra-stable, compact...

Kinden (TSE:1944) caught investor attention after reporting nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥499,267 million and net income of ¥40,257 million, along with basic EPS of ¥203.16. See our latest analysis for Kinden. Despite the strong nine month earnings update, Kinden's recent share price has been under pressure, with a 1 day share price return of 3.11% decline and a 7 day share price return of 12.16% decline. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 107.65% and a...

Tokuyama (TSE:4043) is back in focus after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, with net income of ¥18,870 million on sales of ¥251,524 million, as well as an upcoming management reshuffle. See our latest analysis for Tokuyama. Despite the latest nine month earnings update and the upcoming management reshuffle, Tokuyama's recent share price performance has cooled, with a 7 day share price return of 16.20% decline and a year to date share price return of 10.03% decline, while...

Suzuki Motor (TSE:7269) is back in focus after reports that it is falling behind the UK's net zero emissions targets and will need to buy emissions credits from electric vehicle heavyweights. See our latest analysis for Suzuki Motor. The latest UK emissions headlines arrive after a softer run for Suzuki Motor, with a 1 month share price return of 10.56% and a year to date share price return of 12.69% in the red. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 14.14% and 3 year total...

Sumitomo Pharma (TSE:4506) has released its nine-month results to 31 December 2025, reporting sales of ¥347,746 million and net income of ¥107,677 million, with basic EPS of ¥271.03. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Pharma. The earnings update comes after a softer near-term share price period, with a 7-day share price return of 3.39% and a year-to-date share price decline of 8.49%. At the same time, the 1-year total shareholder return of about 3x and strong multi-year total shareholder...

Why this new carbon capture shipping deal matters for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (TSE:9107) just moved into liquefied carbon dioxide shipping, signing a 10 year time charter with Northern Lights JV DA for a new 12,000 cubic metre LCO2 carrier. A second carrier contract is expected in April 2026. Together, the two vessels are planned to support Phase 2 of Norway's Northern Lights carbon capture and storage project and cross border CO2 transport from European customers to...

Tokyo Metro (TSE:9023) is back in focus after its Q3 2026 earnings call, where it reported higher year-on-year revenue and profit, reaffirmed full year guidance, and raised its annual dividend forecast. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Metro. The earnings announcement and dividend increase come after a period of relatively muted share price moves, with a 30 day share price return of 2.60% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 1.63%. This points to modest near term momentum,...

On January 29, 2026, Casio Computer Co.,Ltd. announced a new share repurchase program of up to 3,800,000 shares for ¥5,000 million, alongside revised full-year guidance and strong earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025. The combination of higher sales and profit, improved earnings per share, and the decision to cancel repurchased shares highlights management’s focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns. Next, we’ll examine how Casio’s earnings momentum and newly...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by steady interest rates in the U.S., mixed economic signals from Europe, and geopolitical uncertainties, investors are increasingly turning to reliable income sources like dividend stocks. In an environment where consumer confidence is sliding and certain sectors face headwinds, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to bolster their portfolios amidst...

Nitto Denko Corporation recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥786,195 million and net income of ¥105,703 million, and also issued revised earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, including expected revenue of ¥1,027,000 million and basic earnings per share of ¥200.56. The combination of slightly higher year-on-year sales with lower net income, alongside refreshed full-year profit expectations, gives investors a clearer view of how...

Konami Group Corporation recently reported past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, showing higher revenue and net income year on year, alongside raising its full-year 2026 earnings guidance on the back of strong performance in digital entertainment titles such as eFootball. At the same time, Konami lifted its year-end dividend forecast to ¥107.50 per share, taking total expected annual dividends to ¥190.50 per share and underlining its focus on maintaining a payout ratio above 30%...

Toda stock: what recent performance tells you now Toda (TSE:1860) has drawn fresh attention after a 0.1% one day move, against a 1.7% decline over the past week, while the share price shows a 6.7% gain over the past month. See our latest analysis for Toda. For Toda, the recent 30 day share price return of 6.7% sits within a stronger 90 day share price gain of 28.7%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 53.2% points to momentum that has been building rather than fading. If you are...

Daito Trust Construction Ltd (TSE:1878) raised its full year earnings and dividend guidance, pointing to stronger profit expectations supported by high occupancy in leasing, progress in development projects, cost reductions, and higher dividend income from subsidiaries. See our latest analysis for Daito Trust ConstructionLtd. The guidance update and higher planned dividend arrived alongside a 1 day share price return of 4.22%, while the 90 day share price return of 8.99% sits against a 5 year...

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc. reported past nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, showing net interest loss of ¥38,032 million but net income of ¥266,673 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations rising to ¥378.37. The combination of reduced net interest loss and higher earnings per share points to more efficient operations despite continued pressure on interest income. Next, we’ll examine how this stronger earnings performance, particularly the rise in basic...

Tokyo GasLtd (TSE:9531) is back in focus after reporting nine month sales of ¥2,039,636 million and net income of ¥166,268 million, along with higher full year earnings guidance that has sharpened investor attention. See our latest analysis for Tokyo GasLtd. The strong nine month results and higher full year guidance have come alongside a 30 day share price return of 10.33% and a 90 day share price return of 26.73%. Meanwhile, the 1 year total shareholder return of 58.81% and 5 year total...

Nippon Air conditioning Services Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4658 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the...

TOTO LTD. has reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales rising slightly to ¥547,099 million from ¥542,304 million, while net income declined to ¥28,540 million from ¥36,402 million. Despite higher revenue, the drop in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥171.85 from ¥214.58 highlights pressure on profitability. We will now examine how TOTO’s weaker earnings and margin pressure shape the company’s investment narrative over the coming...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...